Chicagoland CPA firm · Primarily virtual
Tax, accounting, and advisory services for Chicagoland.
Basso CPAs serves businesses and individuals across Des Plaines, Grayslake, and greater Chicagoland. Our primarily virtual model also lets us support clients nationwide, combining technical work with plain-language guidance about what happened, what it means, and what comes next.
About our firm
Professional judgment, grounded in the full financial picture.
The value of a CPA should extend beyond producing an accurate return or a clean set of books. The firm looks at the full financial picture, surfaces concerns early, explains alternatives clearly, and stays available throughout the year as decisions develop.
- Professionalism
- High standards and personal attention on every engagement.
- Responsiveness
- Accessible throughout the year, not only during filing season.
- Quality
- Thoughtful guidance that helps you make informed decisions.
How we can help
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Tax preparation
Federal and state returns for individuals, sole proprietors, S-corps, partnerships, and the owners behind them.
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Tax planning
Looking forward, not just back. Tax planning catches the decisions that matter before they're locked in.
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Bookkeeping + monthly close
Books you can actually use to make decisions — reconciled, categorized, and delivered with commentary.
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Advisory
Outside-perspective conversations for owners who want a second set of eyes on the numbers.
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Latest Articles
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August 19, 2026
2026 Year-End Tax Planning for Illinois Business Owners: Seven Decisions to Make Before December 31
Seven year-end tax-planning decisions Illinois business owners should evaluate before December 31, including estimates, PTE tax, depreciation, retirement plans and QSBS.
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May 19, 2026
Hello — and what this blog will actually be
A short note on what kind of writing to expect here — and what it won't be.